The latest Jason Smith MLB and fantasy baseball news

Updating and clarifying a previous item, Houston Astros IF Jason Smith has accepted his assignment to Triple-A Round Rock rather than become a free agent. Smith was designated for assignment, cleared waivers and assigned outright to Round Rock.

The Houston Astros have re-signed free-agent 2B Jason Smith, according to The Associated Press. Smith cleared waivers after he was designated for assignment Wednesday, May 6, and had elected free agency rather than accepting his outright assignment.